UNUSED KODAK 66 lll!

Hello fellow photogs:

 

Here are two photos of my first "classic" folder!

It cost too much- $6 and change Cndn, at the thrift.

 

Its' in great condition, l only hope that they

are still making 120 film when l go to use it!

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That is a real beauty! And, yes, they still make 120 film.

That's a real beauty! The "white chocolate" bakelite top is cool. Let us know what kind of

pictures it takes. BTW, what does the lens say? Could you post a pic of the front of the lens?

Thanks

Since it's Kodak, it will probably use 620 film.

Fortunately, the Kodak 66 was British made and managed to avoid being 620. I think it was the last Kodak folder. If this one has a lens like mine, you will be extremely pleased with the results. Use a cable release and a firm grip and prepare to be amazed.

Nice find. You're right, it was the last folding bellows camera from Kodak along with the Model II. Last listed in 1960. Supposed to have the better f/4.5 lens. Never seen one before.

 

David

She uses 120 film. In case you need <a href=" http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_66_ii/kodak_66_ii.htm

 

" >free manual</a>

Thanks very much for the positive comments!

Thanks for the offer Louis.

It came with the manual and the film exposure guide for

Kodacolor X speed 80 film.

 

I have to make one ammendment: I BELIEVE it has

not been used, as there is not on scratch, speck etc on it,

and even the front fold cover was stiff.

The inside was like a new car.

BTW Louis, i was looking at the color photos you have

posted on your site which you took

using the konica C35 ;great contast and pretty shots.

I have the C35-V thats why l looked to see what the pics were like.<div></div>

Thats Luis, not Louis- ' pology

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OK Mr. Stryke, I'm pea green with envy! Got several 6X9 Kodak Tourist folders including one Tourist II with the anastar lens. But...they all take 620 so I wind up in the darkroom respooling 120 onto my 5 or 6 620 spools, what a drag. Even if the lens is a 3 element I think you will be mighty pleased with the results.

That lens really looks like the Rodenstock Novar on my Zeiss Nettar. If it's the same it will rock your photo world! All of the folder had quality lenses. Just remember it doesn't have to say "Zeiss" or "Tessar" to be an excellent lens.<div></div>

Thanks very much for the encouraging words.

I hope that the lens really is half decent, as that

would be the first folder i have ever had.

Its' always neat to look at the instruction manuals

as they usually have a few pics of people in the garb and

setting of the era.

 

I'm sure Gene M must really enjoy the history part of the classic

camera collecting as well.

 

Its a treat to go to Gene M's site and browse his incredible

collection of cameras and photos!

 

That is a really cool looking camera Russ, thanks for sharing

the info.

A nice English camera!

I just wish mine looked that nice! It was corroded and the "leather" was peeling or gone. But, the lens was fine! I took the leather off and sanded the corrosion down and then sprayed the body with metallic gray hammertone paint, masking off the top and bottom. Looks very... ah, custom. I shot a roll of Ilford SFX 200 in it today with a Kodak 89B filter and just hung the film to dry. Looks great. If you want to get a filter holder for it, it takes a 32mm push on for Series V filters. I got it from macintoshcat on that site. I got a new Series V 89B from Harrison and Harrison at an incredibly low price. Just remember that if you use a cable release (which goes directly into the shutter in this camera) that the double exposure prevention is disabled. I always wind on just before I shoot to avoid problems. I also put a small flap of gaffers tape over the red window just as a little insurance. As a guide for you, the actual shutter speeds on mine are: 200 is 125, 125 is 60, 50 is 30. Have fun with it!

Thanks David.

 

Chauncey : I am gratefull for the bonus info on the

shutter speeds and filter type.

 

I guess what i am wondering is, since the max shutter speed is 200, should i buy a roll of 200 or 400 iso?

I suppose that if taking photos inside during moderate

light conditions, then 400 would be 0k at say, f4 or 5.6, 1/30?

1/15?

Brighter living room daylight ( west light ) maybe 1/30 0r 1/40

f4 ?

 

But outside, 400 would be too much in bright light, unless a person only shot on a overcast -bright day.

 

Neutral density taped to the front somehow if using 400 may do it.

 

Have not decided. Film is too expensive to do " test shots ",

just to see how they turn out.

Anyway, thanks again for the comments.

Gee, this poor little camera is going to have a lot to live up too after all of this!

Mike, I think you'll be just fine with 400 outdoors, even in bright sunlight. Your lens stops down to f22 but even at 1/200 @ f16 modern c-41 films can soak up a stop of overexposure. The little one-use cameras are all loaded with iso 400 and are set at about 1/125 @f11. On the other hand the 400 will give you one more shutter speed up in dimmer conditions.

Mike, just to prepare you, you will notice increasing vignetting as you open up past f/8. The lens is much happier in the 8-16 range. Also, at f/4 or 5.6 and focused close, the out of focus areas are a little busy. All typical of a front cell focusing Tessar type, I would think.

Ok. Thanks, i'll get a roll of fuji 400 -120.

 

I will post the best pics.